PPT-Call to Mind A review of veterans and family members mental and related health needs

2 nd July 2015 Timing Activity Speakers 1000 Introduction to the day   Brian Parry BPA 1005 Welcome from Chair   Ray Lock FiMT 1015 Opening remarks Lord Patel of Bradford 1025. John P. Allen, PhD, MPA. Senior Scientist. VISN 6 MIRECC. Durham, NC. 1. Outline of the Presentation. Context of the Issue. Warzone Stressors. Substance Use Disorder and PTSD in Service Members and Veterans . 1. General Eligibility for Care in VHA. 2. Who is Eligible for VA Health Care Benefits?. Served in the Active military and discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. Former Reservists may be eligible if they served full-time and for operational or support (excludes training) purposes. Sample Choice Program 101 Slides. Veterans Choice . Program Overview. The Department of Veterans Affairs strives to ensure quality, timely care for all Veterans. . In an effort to increase Veterans’ access to health care, VA implemented the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) – a program that allows eligible Veterans to use approved health care providers outside of the VA network. . Hilary Edgerly, LCSW. Assistant Chief, Social Work Service. VA . Illiana. Health Care System, Danville, IL. Department of Veterans Affairs. Three Administrations:. Veterans Health Administration (VHA): Includes all hospitals, clinics and Vet Centers. By. Todd LaBreck MSW/LICSW. VA Brockton PTSD Team. DISCLAIMER. The views and opinions of this speaker are not a representation of the Veteran’s Administration policies, procedures or have any official connection to the Veteran’s administration.. e. mpower and support themselves and their loved one.. Learn current information on major mental illnesses, medications and side effects. Build empathy, coping skills, problem-solving and communication techniques. Jennifer Burden, PhD. Deputy Director, Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs, Mental Health Services, Veterans Health Administration. May . 2017. Disclosures. Employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Presenter Name and Subtopic. Date. ©2016 Walgreen Co. All rights reserved. . Confidential and proprietary information. . “I’m Good”. ©2016 Walgreen Co. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary information. . John P. Allen, PhD, MPA. Senior Scientist. VISN 6 MIRECC. Durham, NC. 1. Outline of the Presentation. Context of the Issue. Warzone Stressors. Substance Use Disorder and PTSD in Service Members and Veterans . Harold Kudler, M.D.. Associate Director, VA Mid Atlantic Health Care Network Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center (VISN 6 MIRECC). Clinical Lead, VISN 6 Rural Health. Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center. Eric Shirley MD. White River Junction VA Medical Center. Why have we asked for your time today?. “Honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being”. 1Caring for Every Childs Mental Health Campaign is a nationalpublic education initiative emphasizing attention to childrens andComprehensiveCommunity Mental Health Services for Children and Their Fami Explore ways families can prioritize mental health together.. Review what mental health supports and services are available to families.. Session Objectives. Mental Health vs Mental Illness. Mental Health. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). NSDUH is a comprehensive household interview survey of substance use, substance use disorders, mental health, and the receipt of treatment services for these disorders in the United States..